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Romanians and Bulgarians working in the UK at some of the highest levels of banking, law, commerce and industry urged the British Government today to utilize the same open-door policy that was granted to new members of the EU-25 two years ago in the United Kingdom.
Universities UK, which represents university vice-chancellors, wants the scheme which gives graduates of Scottish universities easier access to visas to be extended to England, Wales and Northern Ireland. In general, universities across the UK are seeking to end Scotland's competitive advantage in attracting overseas students.
Effective 11 September, 2006, a new subcategory to the existing Training and Work Experience Scheme (TWES) within the work permit arrangements is now available to qualified individuals: the Medical Training Initiatives (MTI). Students and medical professionals are encouraged to check their eligibility.
Romania appealed to Britain recently to allow its citizens to travel and work freely in the UK when their country joins the European Union.
Bulgarian and Romanian migrants will have to show they can fill skill gaps before being allowed to work in the UK, according to reports.
The British government is under pressure to impose working restrictions when Romania and Bulgaria join the European Union next year.
